The bears are awake again, after a long winter’s nap

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As the bears are up and about again, it’s time to be bear aware. The provincial government is helping spread the Bear Aware message, providing $225,000 over the next year to bring the message to more B.C. communities. “This support will help to expand and continue community programs that teach people how to avoid conflicts with … [Read more...]

Rains bring more food for bears and less residential bear sightings

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The wet spring in Sun Peaks may be a test of patience for recreationalists wanting to golf or bike immediately, but at least it’s doing the bears some good. In Sun Peaks, a Kamloops conservation officer said bear complaints have tapered off since the beginning of June to bear sightings only. This may be attributed to more plants and food … [Read more...]

Plain old common sense

This time of year brings on many changes and they’ve been happening the same way for thousands of years. Leaves change colour and frost hits the ground, squirrels gather nuts and black bears look for food before winter hibernation. So if nature’s clock is so precise with regards to seasons, why is it that humans still haven’t got it? Each … [Read more...]